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Kids take over the museum

This week, Kids in Museums stages its 15th annual Takeover Day. Across the UK and internationally, museums invite children and young people aged 2-25 to do the jobs of adults. Chief executive Alison Bowyer shares how the initiative teaches them about possible careers and develops their skills in the sector and beyond.  

Alison Bowyer
5 min read

Kids in Museums wants museums, galleries and heritage sites to be welcoming and accessible for all children, young people and families. Recent data from Arts Council England and Verian shows over half...

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